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You should give a speech to the students about that

IB High School diploma
IB High School diploma

 

The International Baccalaureate (IB) High School diploma is an option at our school.

It virtually guarantees top–shelf credibility and predictive success no matter what University Admissions Director reads your college application.

Students are immersed in above average rigor and group requirements, and are therefore prepared for the same thing in higher education – it’s not a shock to their lifestyle.

On the drive home from school last night, i reminded our son that doing these things meets expectations, but it’s the little things, like thanking a teacher after class for a great insight, that exceed expectations.

There are no courses (except perhaps Disney Institute) focusing on exceeding expectations.

The High School sophomore said, “You should give a speech to the students about that.”

(Dear son, thank you for paying me a compliment, and encouraging me.)

 

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Training versus development

Corn stalks
Using new iPhone 7 Plus camera depth effect.

 

Pennsylvania barn
Barn near the Nursing home.

 

Weather vane
We talked for an hour about true North.

 

Training versus development.

Train for compliance.

Develop for commitment.

Compliance shouldn’t be taken in a negative context here. Compliance is when employees (and children) and doing exactly what they should be doing, exactly when it should be.

Commitment, however, is doing more than you are paid (or as children, expected) to do and to do it willingly, and to do it all the time.

Last night, i let the 10-grader lead the adult conversation and drive us to a resolution.

While his initiative was not good (perhaps from a trained parent-child relationship), his execution was stellar.

A huge step in development.

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

 

Roots and wings

Apple watch gift
Tools (Apple Watch in photo) to get and stay organized for life’s daily challenges and opportunities.

 

Roots and wings.

Technology shouldn’t be scary.

Not planning to keep up with it should be though.

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

 

In the blink of an eye, right?

Prolific Blogger jeff noel from Disney
The blog header is a photo from my iPhone of a Walt Disney World drainage cover.

 

In the blink of an eye, right?

At the risk of sounding boringly redundant, it’s incomprehensible to comprehend the consecutive days streak – five daily differently-themed blog posts on five individual sites.

Seven full years of never missing a single day.

Looking back, it flew by.

(Note: i savored each day. That’s a lot of savoring.)

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

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Action demonstrates personal leadership more than any book full of theories

Gapingvoid art screenshot
Photo: screenshot from yesterday’s @gapingvoid art email.

 

Dear Son, when you look back on these years, may you find the constant lessons you received from me remarkably helpful. And may you smile from the keen understanding that the lessons were from action, not theory.

Completing the packing yesterday for a trip that begins tomorrow means that today the traveler doesn’t need to worry about packing.

A brief, simple call yesterday, even though i have a Four Seasons Denver confirmation number, provides a peace of mind that was easy to guarantee.

Small actions demonstrate personal leadership more than any book full of theories.

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